Charles Bush Photography Short Blog Posts
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck - from rare to abundant
When I returned to Louisiana in 2001, seeing a Black-Bellied Whistling Duck was rare. Since then, the population has rapidly increased to the point that it is the most common duck I see.
When I returned to Louisiana in 2001, seeing a Black-Bellied Whistling Duck was rare. Since then, the population has rapidly increased to the point that it is the most common duck I see. Originating in Mexico and Central America, they have migrated to Louisiana in large numbers. I often see them in the neighborhood perching on rooftops when I walk the dog. On my photo tours, we often have the opportunity to photograph these beautiful ducks.
Alligator with Hunting Hook
On the last day of my May photo tour, we encountered this giant alligator on a log. While making a photograph, we noticed a large hook in its mouth. The poor creature managed to evade the hunter's snare but now is living with this hook.
